Unlocking the Hidden Contagions: A Deep Dive into the History, Transmission, and Prevention of Laboratory-acquired Infections
Laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs) have been documented since the first report of typhoid fever in 1885 and continue to endanger laboratory professionals despite decades of biosafety advances. This review provides a comprehensive overview of LAIs, emphasizing their history, modes of transmission, and strategies for prevention.
Authors
- Moiz Ahmed Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2726-277X)
- Saba Munir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5556-8769)
- Nida Jawaid
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical and Translational Pathology
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14218/jctp.2025.00003
- Primary Topic
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Indus Hospital